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Pool water loss?

My pool guy says my pool may be losing water. Should I be very worried that the water will get into my house's foundation? My house is slightly downhill from my pool.

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  • M D
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago
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    Find another pool company capable of determining the source of the leak if the pool is really leaking. Some evaporation is normal. You can visually inspect for most cracks. You may need help if you need to pressure test the lines.

    In the mean time, save yourself a little money by inspecting the common leak points associated with opening and closing pool equipment. See the following for detailed illustrations: http://www.a2dvoices.com/realitycheck/pool/

  • 1 decade ago

    May be loosing water.

    That is not very positive, how much has it gone down?

    It could be evaporation, place a bowl of pool water in the pool and mark the level on both the pool and the bowl.

    With the bowl floating in the pool it will be close to the same temperature and you will see if they both drop by the same amount then it's evaporation, the pool more then you have a leak.

    Firstly it could be a leaking filtration valve, the mulit-way valve could be leaking to drain, uncouple the drain pipe and see if any water is coming out of it, they often leak a little yours may leak a lot.

    Not solved by any of these then a leak is possible, if it is a concrete pool look around the sides to see if there are any cracks - tiled pool check for gaps in the tiles.

    Still no joy, there are specialist companies who look for leaks in pools you will need to contact one near you - don't know your location so cannot advise on any company.

    I hope you find it is evaporation you can get a large loss from this.

    Regards,

    Dave

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes, you should be concerned. The water could eventually undermine the foundation, resulting in cracking. That could then cause one side of your house to sink a bit, if not a lot. And, it's really expensive to fix (they have to jack your house up, jackhammer out the old foundation, and pour a new foundation).

    The cost of replacing underground pool piping is expensive. But, a lot less than repairing a foundation and having to replace the pool piping, anyway.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    did the pool guy say this or is this your own conclusion were else would the water go.if it is to your house i would be very worried.but if the pool guy is not sure don't worry cross that bridge when you get there.

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  • 1 decade ago

    would not worry about it check with local water authority regarding water table

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